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Music lineup for State Fair — a complete look from Luckenbach to En Vogue

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Trey Jones, a Jackson attorney, is the lead singer in Luckenbach, a Willie Nelson Tribute Band, which performs Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m. on the Budweiser stage at the Mississippi State Fair.(Photo: Special to Clarion Ledger)

The setlist includes most of Willie’s greatest hits, from “Whiskey River” to “Blues Eyes Cryin’ In the Rain.”

The band also performs a gospel medley of “I Saw the Light,” “Amazing Grace” and “Will the Circle Be Unbroken.”

The complete Fair music lineup

MercyMe, a contemporary Christian group best known for its mega-hit “I Can Only Imagine,” will perform at 7 p.m. on Oct. 11 at the Mississippi Coliseum. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and at the Coliseum box office.

The following shows, set for the Budweiser stage, are free with paid admission to the Fair.

Wednesday (7:30 p.m.), Chris Janson: A country artist who grew up in Missouri, Janson’s hits include “Buy Me a Boat,” “Fix a Drink” and “Drunk Girl.”

Thursday (7:30), Hinder: The Oklahoma-based rock band has enjoyed five Top 10 albums — “Take It to the Limit,” “Extreme Behavior,” “All American Nightmare,” “Welcome to the Freakshow” and “When the Smoke Clears.”

Friday (8 p.m.), Hannah Belle: This country singer comes from the Jefferson County community of Red Lick. She has performed across the Southeast, including at the Country Music Association’s Fan Fair X.

Saturday (8 p.m.), Goodpaper of the Reverend Robert Mortimer: Yep, that’s the name of a blues band from the Mississippi Delta whose lead singer, Rob Mortimer, also serves as president of his family’s funeral home business in Greenville.

Sunday (6 p.m.), Jason & the Destiny Project: This gospel band from Jackson formed in 2012.

Monday (7:30 p.m.), En Vogue: The R&B/pop group formed in 1989 has sold more than 20 million records, including six No. 1 singles: “Hold On,” “Lies,” “You Don’t Have to Worry,” “My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It),” “Give Him Something He Can Feel” and “Don’t Let Go (Love).”

The current lineup consists of two original members, Terry Ellis and Cindy Herron. Rhona Bennett joined the trio in 2003.

Tuesday (7:30 p.m.), The Marshall Tucker Band: A Southern rock institution out of South Carolina that formed in 1972, it is known more for energetic live performances than hit records.

Its top chart song was “Heard It In a Love Song” that reached No. 14 in 1976. But the band’s signature tune — “Can’t You See” — never made it higher than No. 75. The late Toy Caldwell wrote it and sang lead vocals. The current lineup includes one original member, vocalist Doug Gray.

Oct. 10 (7:30 p.m.), Colt Ford: A former professional golfer, the country singer/rapper has five Top 10 albums since 2010 — “Chicken & Biscuits,” “Every Chance I Get,” “Declaration of Independence,” “Thanks for Listening” and “Love Hope Faith.”

Oct. 13, (8 p.m.), Fred T and the Band: According to its Facebook page, the Jackson-based blues and gospel group offers “smooth vocals, hot licks and a groove that draws you in and won't let go.”